I swear by Apollo the physician, and Aesculapius and Health, and All-hel, and all the
gods and goddesses, that, according to my ability and judgement, I will keep this Oath
and this stipulation - to reckon him who taught me this Art equally dear to me as my
parents, to share my substance with him, and relieve his necessities if required; to
look upon his offspring in the same footing as my own brothers, and to teach them
this Art, if they shall wish to learn it, without fee or stipulation; and that by percept,
lecture and every other mode of instruction, I will impart a knowledge of the Art to
my own sons, and those of my teachers, and to disciples bound by a stipulation and
oath according to the law of medicine, but to none other. I will follow that system of
regimen which, according to my ability and judgement, I consider for the benefit of
my patients, and abstain from whatever is deleterious and mischievous. I will give no
deadly medicine to anyone if asked, nor suggest any such counsel; and in like manner
I will not give to a woman a pessary to produce abortion. With purity and with holiness
I will pass my life and practise my Art. I will not cut persons labouring under the stone,
but will leave this to be done by men who are practitioners of this work. Into whatever
houses I enter, I will go into them for the benefit of the sick, and will abstain from
every voluntary act of mischief and corruption; and, further, from the seduction of
females, or males, of freemen or slaves. Whatever, in connection with my professional
practice, not in connection with it, I see or hear, in the life of men, which ought not
to be spoken of abroad, I will not divulge, as reckoning that all such should be kept
secret. While I continue to keep this Oath unviolated, may it be granted to me to
enjoy life and the practice of the Art, respected by all men, in all times. But should I
trespass and violate this Oath, may the reverse be my lot.

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